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anthocyanins
Also known as: anthocyanins, anthocyanin, Anthocyanins
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Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 6 facts
referenceChen S, Jia Y, Wu Y, and Ren F (2024) reviewed the bioavailability, health benefits, and applications of anthocyanin.
claimAnthocyanins bind transition metals such as iron and copper, inhibiting hydroxyl radical production mediated by the Fenton process and safeguarding biological components against oxidative changes.
measurementAnthocyanins derived from Vaccinium species demonstrate pH-dependent antioxidant efficacy, with their flavylium cation forms being potent against peroxynitrite radicals at an IC50 of 1.8 μM.
measurementQuercetin at dosages of 25–50 μM enhances tight junction protein expression by 40–60% in brain endothelial cell models, and anthocyanins exhibit comparable protective benefits in vivo.
claimFlavonoids, including quercetin from onions and apples, rutin from buckwheat, and anthocyanins from blueberries and blackberries, bolster blood–brain barrier integrity by fortifying tight junction proteins and diminishing oxidative stress-induced permeability.
referencePei T, Zhu S, Liao W, Fang Y, Liu J, Kong Y, Yan M, Cui M, and Zhao Q (2023) utilized gap-free genome assembly and CYP450 gene family analysis to reveal the biosynthesis of anthocyanins in Scutellaria baicalensis.
The role of light in regulating plant growth, development and sugar ... frontiersin.org Jan 6, 2025 3 facts
claimLight induces morphological changes in the packaging of anthocyanins, the distribution of vacuole compartments and subvesicular compartments, and the diffusion of anthocyanins from inclusions into the vacuole sap, allowing vacuoles containing anthocyanins to fuse, as reported by Irani and Grotewold (2005).
claimIn Dendrobium officinale, high light exposure causes stems to change from green to red due to the accumulation of red pigment in epidermal cells, and significantly increases anthocyanin levels and total polysaccharide content, a process regulated by the DoHY5 protein.
claimJin et al. reported in 2023 that shading intensities affect the yield and the contents of anthocyanin and soluble sugar in tubers of purple sweet potato.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 3 facts
claimEugenol, linalool, methyl eugenol, anthocyanins, and 1,8-cineole exhibit anti-ulcer activity by decreasing pepsin and acid production, and providing lipoxygenase inhibitory, histamine antagonistic, and antisecretory effects.
claimOcimum basilicum Linn. contains secondary metabolites including essential oils, phenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, tannins, and steroids, along with minerals such as Fe, Ca, Mg, P, Mn, Na, K, and Zn.
referenceMcCance KR, Flanigan PM, Quick MM, and Niemeyer ED (2016) studied the influence of plant maturity on anthocyanin concentrations, phenolic composition, and antioxidant properties of three purple basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) cultivars in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis.
Active Plant Principles and Applications in Plant Medicine irispublishers.com May 2, 2024 2 facts
claimRosae petalum (petals or flowers of wild rose or rose hip species) are used as an astringent or antiseptic due to the presence of tannins and anthocyanins.
claimFlavonoids are subdivided into several series of compounds, including flavones and anthocyanins, depending on their degree of oxidation.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceAnthocyanins provide a protective effect against neurodegenerative diseases through the microbial-intestinal-brain axis, as reviewed by Zhong et al. in 2023.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceTjhia et al. (2018) analyzed the correlations between leaf nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels and the content of chlorophyll, anthocyanins, and carotenoids in bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Del) during its vegetative and generative growth stages, published in the Journal of Tropical Crop Science.
A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 1 fact
claimActive packaging films incorporating hemp with shikonin, starch, and anthocyanin indicate the freshness of foods like shrimp, grape, clam, and salmon through color changes triggered by pH variations.